Employed with North Claybelt since 1988 in various capacities.  Linda held the position of Business Development Consultant for 17 years, responsible for all counselling, mentoring, credit analysis, Investment Fund  portfolio  management and collection of bad debts for the Corporation, prior to taking over the position of Executive Director.  She previously delivered the OSEB program for 8 years as well as responsible for all of the Corporation’s administrative and bookkeeping activities for the first 16 years of her employment with the Corporation.  Her educational background includes a certificate from the Canadian Institute of Credit & Financial Management (University of Toronto) as a Credit Specialist.  Additional professional development courses include, Income Tax Preparation, Train the Trainer for Adults and Management of Human Resources. She is also a graduate of Northern College of Applied Arts & Technology with a diploma in Business-Accounting. 

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In the role of Executive Director, she oversees the day to day operations of the Corporation as well as the various projects and programs that this CFDC delivers.  Linda is a director on the board of NeoNet (North Eastern Ontario Communication), Treasurer of the NeCN (Northeast Community Network).  Linda served on the board of the Northland Savings and Credit Union for 13 years, served on the Board of the North Centennial Manor in Kapuskasing and is presently serving on the Board of the Warm Belly Kitchen/Food Bank in Kapuskasing. 
 

Trista Larochelle is an experienced business advisor with a deep commitment to fostering community growth and youth entrepreneurship. Since 2017, she has worked within the Community Futures Development Corporation network in various roles, including project manager, executive director, and community economic development officer. Since 2019, Trista has led the Head Start in Business project, which empowers young entrepreneurs to explore and develop their business ideas. With a Credit Union Business Lending certificate and experience as a financial literacy facilitator, she is dedicated to guiding individuals and businesses towards financial success. Trista is also an expert in group facilitation, bringing a collaborative and inclusive approach to every project.

Mary-Jane has been with the Corporation since 2014.  She brings to the Corporation 35 years of experience with not for profit bookkeeping.  Her employment experience includes the position of Bookkeeper/Accessible Bus Coordinator for the Disability Resource Centre for Independent Living for two years.  Her previous employment was with Services de Counselling de Hearst, Kapuskasing, Smooth Rock Falls Counselling Services.  She held the position of Administrative Assistant/Payroll/Financial for 16 years. 

Sara has been with the Northeast Community Network (NeCN) since 2015.  Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Education and an Undergraduate Degree – Honors Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guelph.    Her work experience include Teaching (Classroom/Program Development and Presentation), Project Designer and Project Manager for One Meats as well as Supply Teaching.

Brigitte has been with the Corporation since 2016.  Mrs. Beadow has an extensive background in secretarial and administrative positions spanning 35 years.   She holds a Bilingual Secretary Diploma from Cité des Jeunes in Kapuskasing as well as an Insurance Broker Certificate from R.I.B.O. in Toronto.